The head of the U.S. Small Business Administration was in Iowa today for a roundtable discussion with women business owners. The Iowans told Linda McMahon they’ve purchased new equipment, increased advertising and one plans to reinstate her company’s bonus program because of federal tax cuts. A report released Thursday shows no overall growth in hourly […]Powered by WPeMatico
Pheasant hunters shot around 20,000 fewer birds last hunting season compared to the year before. Iowa DNR wildlife biologist, Todd Bogenschutz says the drop follows lower counts in the roadside surveys. “I kind of expected that because the roadside counts…were down 30%. We were in a drought when we did the counts last year, so […]Powered by WPeMatico
With hundreds of Iowa homes damaged or destroyed by flooding just this month, the director of the National Flood Insurance program is launching a campaign to get more people to buy flood insurance and to focus on addressing hazards ahead of time. Dave Maurstad says the effort is working to close the insurance gap. “We […]Powered by WPeMatico
Hoping to reach more people with its limited budget, the Carnegie-Stout Public Library in Dubuque has started a bicycle library. Five days a week, a member of the staff pedals the mobile library to different parts of city so people can check out books and DVDs. Bill Carroll, the library’s adult services manager, says the […]Powered by WPeMatico
Cecile Richards, the former president of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America, was in Iowa last night, speaking at the annual Polk County Democratic Party’s women’s event. Richards also spoke earlier in the day at the Planned Parenthood office in Des Moines, emphasizing the need for state-level action. “We are the largest provider of women’s […]Powered by WPeMatico
The founder of Sukup Manufacturing in Sheffield died Thursday at a Mason City hospital at the age of 89. According to the company’s history, Eugene Sukup developed the company in 1962 after looking for a way to improve the grain drying process inside grain bins. He developed and patented the Stirway stirring machine at a […]Powered by WPeMatico
Steve Wheatcroft went bogey free, reeling off six straight birdies to finish his opening-round 62, which was good enough for the early lead at the John Deere Classic at TPC Deere Run. Michael Kim stands in second at 8 under after the first round. Broc Everett, the former West Des Moines Valley golfer and NCAA […]Powered by WPeMatico
Oklahoma was chosen to finish at the top of the standings for the third consecutive year in the Big 12 football preseason poll, voted on by media representatives. This year marks the sixth since 2011 in which the Sooners led the preseason rankings. They have captured a Big 12-record 11 league titles, including the last […]Powered by WPeMatico
The University of Iowa football team will host its annual “Kids Day at Kinnick” presented by University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital on Saturday, Aug. 11. Gates to Kinnick Stadium open at 11 a.m. (CT), with practice scheduled to begin at noon. Team members will sign autographs for kids at approximately 11:30 a.m. along […]Powered by WPeMatico
